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If uninstalling KB5063878 on Windows 11 throws the installer error code 0x800f0905, there are practical, verifiable steps that will usually get you past the failure — but the decision to remove the patch has to be weighed carefully because the August cumulative update in question has been tied...

Hi. Im a volunteer admin at an emergency serveice and have been having issues for the last few days. Initially when I attempted to log in (last week) I was getting the circle of dots non stop. I did some research and found the Server 2016 can sometimes take ages to do an update. Although I...

When Windows Update malfunctions—whether it’s due to failed downloads, stuck progress bars, or cryptic error codes—the frustration can derail an otherwise productive day. Microsoft has made strides with update reliability over the years, yet issues persist even in the latest versions of Windows...

Introduction Encountering errors during a Windows update can be an all too familiar experience for many users of the platform. One such error, known as 0x80073713, typically arises when system components have become corrupted. This error disrupts the installation of crucial updates, hampering...

Windows updates: love them or loathe them, they’re the linchpin of your PC’s security and performance. Imagine this grand process of upgrading your operating system gets stuck. The progress bar ceases to move, the dreaded “Update Failed” message appears, or worse yet, you go into an endless loop...

Via GUI (Graphical User Interface) Note: Make sure you are using an Administrator account!!! 1) Press Windows Logo key ( ) and R key at the same time 2) type services.msc in the run dialog window 3) locate Windows Update, right-click on it and select Stop 4) locate Windows Installer...

Not to be clichéd, but PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!! I know this is a VERY long post, but PLEASE, some tech genius has to read it and help me. I'm going to University in two weeks and really need my laptop to be working and up to date. I hope SOMEONE can help me with this problem as I have been...

Hello... I am hoping there is something out there that will enable me to either auto or manually backup and restore all the "Windows Update" downloaded updates that are located in my "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\" folder (and Sub-Folders). I know Windows has a "Backup & Restore" feature in...

Hello... I am hoping there is something out there that will enable me to either auto or manually backup and restore all the "Windows Update" downloaded updates that are located in my "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\" folder (and Sub-Folders). I know Windows has a "Backup & Restore" feature in...

What is this folder: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution? When I open it I see a bunch of files such as: AuthCabs, DataStore, Download, EventCache, PostBootEvenCache, SelfUpdate, WuRedir and RepotingEvents, but what are these for? Can I delete the files in the Download folder?

I have two machines, desktop and laptop, both running Windows 7 Build 7600 (64-bit and 32-bit respectively) that just started getting the "Code 80070005" message when running Windows Update. I have seen many others with this issue (apparently it used to be an issue with Vista) but it's...